Myrtle Springs Volunteer Fire Department

09/03/2026

Over the last year, we hope we have shown our community just how committed we are to serving, protecting, and showing up when we are needed. ❤️‍🔥

Now, we are asking for your help as we work toward a few important needs for our department.

1st Priority — Insulation for our new station
Our new station is a huge blessing, but it still needs insulation. Once insulated, we can add temperature control, better protect our equipment, and get more of it out of the heat, cold, and weather.

2nd Priority — A 40-foot shipping container
Right now, some of our equipment is being stored at volunteers’ homes because we simply do not have enough space. Having a shipping container would allow us to keep that equipment together, organized, and ready to go. When every second matters, having everything in one location can help improve our response time.

3rd — Our BIG dream
We would love to have another building donated—or the resources to build one—large enough to house our two fire engines.

Right now, both engines sit outside in the elements. The Texas sun, rain, heat, and weather cause parts to wear faster and make it incredibly difficult to properly protect and maintain equipment that our community depends on.

This one is a BIG dream, but we have seen firsthand what can happen when a community comes together.

We are a volunteer department. We are committed to doing the work, answering the calls, training, serving, and being there when our neighbors need us.

We simply ask for our community’s help so we can continue doing what we feel called to do.

And we would LOVE to see everyone at our Pancake Breakfast on September 12th! 🥞🚒 Come eat breakfast with us, visit with your local firefighters, and help support the department. We truly can’t wait to see everyone there!

Whether you can donate financially, donate materials, help connect us with a business that may be able to assist, attend the pancake breakfast, or simply share this post—every bit of support matters.

Thank you for believing in us, supporting your volunteer firefighters, and helping us build a department that can continue serving this community for years to come. 🚒❤️

09/03/2026

Don’t forget to come join us for breakfast on September 12th, come see our new station and meet your firefighters.

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

Yesterday's fire was a significant event, involving over 100 firefighters and devastating approximately 660 acres. The response required countless hours of hard work, with many crew members from MSVFD staying on scene until 5:00 AM this morning.

Crews will continue to monitor the area into tomorrow, as stated in a recent press release.

We are incredibly thankful for the support of our community during this event. A special thank you goes out to Cayla Farmhouse Friends LLC for distributing ice and refreshments and providing much-needed community support. You are a true hero and we are deeply grateful!🙏

We are also keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

[CBS19 News](https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/myrtle-springs-learning-center-becomes-donation-hub-firefighters-battling-corky-fire/501-8956ad35-6ab1-4929-abd2-6f1e8df59e68?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KYTX_CBS19).

Cayla Goodson of Farmhouse Friends Early Learning Center aided firefighters with supplies, honoring her late father's legacy of volunteerism.

08/28/2026

Following up on yesterday’s fire incident, we want to provide an update on the ongoing efforts in the affected area. According to the Forest Service, the fire is now reported to be 100% contained. However, fire crews will remain in the area to monitor a few hotspots and continue their mop-up operations to ensure the situation is fully under control.

We are incredibly fortunate that no homes sustained major damage or loss, a testament to the swift actions taken by fire crews. Their immediate coordination with local law enforcement and mutual aid partners allowed for the deployment of drone technology, which proved to be phenomenal in identifying potential fire spread right from the onset. Local law enforcement was dispatched promptly, assisting the fire department in assessing the situation and pinpointing hotspots.

Community members also showed remarkable resilience and teamwork, with homeowners actively watering their yards to protect their properties. Many utilized personal equipment, including bulldozers, skid steers, and tractors, to further mitigate risks.

A special thank you goes out to everyone who graciously donated snacks, food, water, and necessary items to ensure that our fire department firefighters were rehabilitated, hydrated, and safe during their efforts.

If you’re not already supporting your local fire department, please consider doing so. The advanced tools and technologies, like drones, are essential for enhancing their response efforts and ensuring community safety. Your support can make a significant difference in equipping our firefighters with the resources they need to protect our homes and environment. Thank you for considering this important contribution!

08/27/2026

***UPDATE***
08:05 PM - Hwy 64 remains closed — Texas Forestry Service & Smith County ESD are on scene with heavy equipment .

6:15 PM - helicopter drops are being scheduled aircraft are on scene .

6:00 PM - State Hwy 64 remains closed to facilitate emergency vehicles and watering operations - this is a coordinate response effort . Multiple agencies remain on scene.

Fire has pushed west of VZCR 3412 toward 3416. If you live on 3416 please stay vigilant. If your you see fire or your home is in the path please call 911 to report or notify a firefighter and evacuate the area.

Multiple units are in the area

Attention residents: A significant grass fire is currently affecting the area near Van Zandt County Road 3406 and Highway 64. DPS has initiated a closure of Highway 64 near this area

Key Details:

• Location: Near Van Zandt County Road 3406 and Highway 64

• Impact: Multiple homes have been in the direct path of the fire, which has spread rapidly.

• Response: Multiple agencies are on scene to combat the fire. This is ongoing and rapidly evolving

Action Required:

• Please find alternate routes to avoid this area.

• heavy smoke is blocking neighboring adjacent county roads. Do not drive into the area

08/24/2026

A huge thank you to Titan Assembly LLC for their generous donation of two portable restrooms for our fire department! Recently, we had to condemn our old building due to its dilapidated condition, which posed hazards for our equipment and personnel. While transitioning to a new building has been a blessing, we’ve faced challenges in hosting community events without adequate restroom facilities.

https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/myrtle-springs-fire-station-demolished-due-to-unsafe-conditions-lack-of-funding/

Titan Assembly provides essential construction solutions, focusing on high-quality assembly services for portable restroom units . Their commitment to customer satisfaction and community support is evident in their actions. By donating these restrooms and sending a team to assemble them on site, they’ve shown their dedication to supporting our community.

These portable restrooms are not only a huge benefit to our organization; they also provide essential comfort for our members and the community during events. Ensuring everyone has access to clean and accessible facilities is important for participation. You truly realize how important restroom access is when you can't hold events that support our operations.

We’re excited to use these restrooms for fundraising and community events, and we are also planning to build an appropriate handwashing station to enhance our facilities further. With these improvements, we look forward to hosting many events and fundraisers in the near future!

Your comfort is important to us, whether it’s at a pancake breakfast or a fundraiser! We want your experience to be enjoyable so you’ll keep coming back, as your support means everything to us.

We are truly grateful for Titan Assembly’s generosity in recognizing a need in our community and graciously stepping up to help.

Thank you, Titan Assembly LLC!

08/24/2026

The Texas Fire Potential Update is posted at: https://link.edgepilot.com/x/GQy_HfxR3OqdTyPS9QEeM5w?u=https://bit.ly/TexasFirePotentialUpdate.
• Persistent triple-digit heat and a mostly dry pattern will continue through the weekend and into early next week. High initial attack potential will persist across East Texas because of critically dry surface fuel. Continued degradation of moisture in high-risk fuels (juniper/oak, pine timber) will support a high volume of fuel-driven fire occurrence and could exhibit moderate to high resistance to control.
• Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 100 fires state-wide in the last 7-days. Fire response has continued to increase over the month, driven by continued hot and dry conditions. August is the normal peak of statewide wildfire occurrence annualy due to summer drying and hot temperatures.

Please stay current with Texas fuels/fire danger products at https://link.edgepilot.com/x/x3839aL_mvrl4xlWgW1xQs4?u=https://ticc.tamu.edu/PredictiveServices/default.aspx and local your fire weather forecast at https://link.edgepilot.com/x/biQkCgF9wKUy2MpR-IwoqVM?u=https://www.weather.gov/srh/.

Courtesy of: Matt Burnett
Fire Coordinator
T A&M Forest Service

08/10/2026

The Van Zandt County Fire Marshal has made a recommendation to the commissioner’s court to enact a Burn Ban and they have just approved. The order has been signed and will be disseminated. It has been approved for a 60 day ban with the option for the Fire Marshal to cancel early if conditions improve. Please tell a friend!